Picking Orders During Corpsman A-School

[@joeymejia974]

How many guys did you see going toward the SARC pipeline?

[@Swede9418]

I graduated from the San Diego HCS in 1972. Back then, people usually went from A school to a Naval Hospital to get experience in patient care. After that, they very often were ordered to the FMF school at Camp Pendleton. I see a number of posts here saying that people want to go FMF. Back when I in, I don't think I ever heard of anybody who wanted to go the Marines. Times change I guess...

[@homersimpsonsdaddy3448]

hope lifes going good for you thank you for this video

[@nulifidianpos9089]

Glad I came across the vid! I got my HM position and ship out for boot camp on August 15th! Could you give me a short summary of what to expect in A school? Difficult? Fun? Would appreciate it.

[@sobingvlogs3103]

NULIFIDIAN POS Congrats and can't wait to serve side by side my fellow HMs. Don't worry too much about Aschool. It's basic anatomy class. Knowing basic EMT helps as well. Build bonds with your other HMs in your class. Start networking then. I have friends who I still keep in touch with and get stationed here at Camp Pendleton.

[@dylandahlgren7320]

NULIFIDIAN POS I ship that same day also HM

[@msmrreckoning]

hawaii is great but i heard its kinda expensive i heard san diego, japan, paris, florida are good & many others

[@Mikeplaysdbd]

Wait so i can live in paris? Lol

[@adairmarquez7860]

Hey I just stumbled across your channel, I know this is a bit late but I was wondering how one goes about getting the NEC 8427 or SARC and also how hard it is to get and the availability, since that's what I am aiming for, I've read a couple forums but they've all got me confused at this point since there is plenty of different responses. Thank you for your commitment and best of luck on your journey.

[@EzraB123]

SARC is extremely selective and basically impossible to get right out of A-school. They look for seasoned FMF Corpsman who are E4 or higher. I would say if you want to be an HM, work toward your FMF qualification and then put in a package for SARC.

[@MsHarrisg]

so how does the SARC pipeline work?

[@pjvilladoz717]

I leave to boot camp aug. 22nd this year, then a school in Texas.. we can choose what hospital we want to work in? And if we're in a hospital, and say we want to eventually go overseas can we do that? And in a school do they go in depth with teaching what type of different medical teachings there are? For example like radiology, dental, do they teach all these subject in a school? Thank you so much, I really appreciate all the help you're giving me!

[@iamsuperperfect4605]

If you go blue side and want a hospital right after A-School that's possible. The common overseas hospitals are Rota and Yokosuka for blue side, green side would be Okinawa. Spain and Japan are typically really popular hospital destinations especially for girls, they really like to go overseas so you'd probably have to finish in the Top 5 in A-School realistically to have a shot at those hospitals.

[@waterhead001]

If you are at a Hospital is it possible to get orders to FMTB? What type of ships do Corpsman get sent to?

[@sobingvlogs3103]

Yes most definitely. I got orders going here now at Camp Pendleton. Most likely it would be a carrier ships. But I also know how the Corman that get station and small boys.

[@waterhead001]

What are you doing at Camp Pendleton? Are you with an Infantry regiment, artillery or logistics? What is like compared to being at a Hospital? What are small boys? Thanks for answering my questions?

[@sobingvlogs3103]

Well since I have dual NECs/jobs, my pharmacy tech job got me attached to the hospital but if anything goes down in the Middle East, I am attached with 1st med battalion. Small boys are what it sounds like, smaller ships. And I'm here to answer anything as soon as I can.

[@PaulIsbell]

I’m hoping to get Charleston, SC. How long are orders generally lasting for?

[@CFproductionsTV]

Thank you for info on this subject! I have considered enlisting, but have some questions! I am interested in Pre-med/ radiology (I plan to go to med school, then specialize in radiology upon graduation after the navy of course.) I am not very interested in FMTB, so I guess my main question would be, if I don't want to go to FMTB training is that something they are able to send you to no matter if you want to go it or not, or if I chose to pursue radiology in C-school would they not be able to send me orders to FMTB? I hope this wasn't too drawn out! Thanks so much!

[@sobingvlogs3103]

You don't have to do FMTB. Just make sure you let them know during a school. Talk to a career counselor. And you should do radiology c school if you are considering that once you get your degree. Not a lot of c schools will make you go FMTB. Since they paid for you to go to school for an extra time. Let me know if you have further questions.

[@CFproductionsTV]

+Sobing Vlogs thank you so much!

[@arae4593]

Awesome video dude, I leave for bootcamp in August then to Corpsman school and I am hoping to get to get orders to FMTB so it would be awesome if you could update on how it goes at Pendleton, I would go to the East FMTB cause I'm a female. Any tips for A school and anything to look at or read before I go would be awesome! Thanks :)

[@sobingvlogs3103]

You sound very motivated. That right there will bring you to where you want to go. You will do good. Just don't let people say you can't. Because in the navy, as a corpsman, you always have people willing to help no matter what circumstance. As far as getting ahead, I would widgets do really good during bootcamp. Leave Great Lakes as an E3. It will make it easier for you to pick up, esp getting ahead of your fellow corpsman classmates. Brush up on basic anatomy of the human body. Read EMT books if you can. That's the first part of ASchool. And I will keep you posted on to expect during FMTB. See you in the hospital. It's a small navy.

[@arae4593]

+Sobing Vlogs thanks :) I will be E2 with college credits and I already have my EMT-B but will still go through that part of the classes instead of testing out. I hope to get to call cadence in basic... I always forget what that is called. Thank you for all of the tips dude :) I hope to see you too :)

[@Stupeflyer]

When do you leave for boot camp? I leave the 23rd as HM

[@arae4593]

+Stupeflyer august I go to boot camp

[@arae4593]

+Stupeflyer I am not sure when I leave now my spot got cut

[@tieonnatolson6766]

When you become a corpsman man do they train you ? Like say you want to become a doctor when you get out or a nurse ? How would you go about that from being a corpsman? Do they have classes you can take on the side as if you were going to school still ?

[@ErnieJ89]

Just pick 1st Mar Div. -former Blue Diamond Doc

[@hlg2491]

Wow what a difference from my day 68-72 viet nam dictated everything. You were guaranteed FMF either Pendleton or Camp Swampy in North Carolina for FMS. You haven’t been to FMS- who do you know?

[@kaitlinmacdonald1440]

I'm interested in being a Corpsman because I really want to do medical stuff and be in the Navy as well, but I haven't found any C school that relates to the specialty I would like to have. I would like to do Critical Care stuff in a hospital or work in the ER of a hospital. Do you know of any C schools that would put me in the ICU or ER ?

[@sobingvlogs3103]

Good for you and wanting to be a corpsman. But there is no c school needed for those specific places. They are given to you in your first command. Either that or you can request it. You can ask if you could work in the ER, APU(preps the PT for surgery) or PACU(or after surgery care)

[@kaitlinmacdonald1440]

Thanks for that information!

[@christianlong7846]

Could you give a brief explanation of SARC entry? Thanks much.

[@sobingvlogs3103]

You would have to talk to your recruiter from the start and they would start your package as soon as they can.

[@DocGuppy]

Hi, I’m going to be a HM in the reservist. I am planning on taking nursing school after “A” school and do my AT drills. Do I have to pick orders even if I’m in the reserves or is that only if I’m going Active Duty? Also what would be a good HM job to take for nursing?

[@themistero]

Reserves just go home to your reserve local drilling base.

[@yeryang4094]

Is there a vacation break in between A school and C school and/or A school and the first duty station?

[@sobingvlogs3103]

Yer Yang you can take at least a week off from a school to c school. But a school to the first command is usually hard to get. But it’s worth to try.

[@aaronlewis3325]

Do you get to pick your subspecialty such as X-ray tech or cv tech or do they just randomly assign you. Also can you switch orders with people if there is a place that u want to go and they are willing? also if you do want to go back to great lakes is there a good chance that you can go there if u put it down?

[@EzraB123]

1.) They randomly assign you 2.) No, you cannot switch orders 3.) Probably.

[@bingbong633]

Hey Sobing Vlogs. Did you go to your FMF order? Also I'd like to ask, does this process and all the options of FMF or "C" school applies with a Navy reservists? Thanks.

[@squidmix2857]

as a 6 year paramedic/CPR instructor.....I would like to specialize in combat medicine and join as a corpsman since I have alot of trauma and pharmacology experience. How would I go about making the recruiter realize I want to do nothing else other than FMF/FMTB? isn't it a negotiation as well? how do they decide what rank to give you? does my past experience and certifications get taken into account when making their decision?

[@TheFloresj23]

What about picking orders in the reserves? At this point prior service doesn't matter but wondering how it would work on the reserve side

[@sobingvlogs3103]

Sorry for the late reply, picking orders for reservist would be something different. You would have to go through your main station and use their online services. It's weird but seems easier to pick orders.

[@TheFloresj23]

No worries, Thanks for the reply. Actually waiting on shipping out, but trying to find out if I can take the SARC screener as a reservist or if I have to report to Hawaii or San Antonio and drill with 4th recon Bn and or 4th force first before being given the screener.

[@anthonyjuric5996]

I only ask this bc I've heard differing accounts...are you in fact automatically emt-b certified as of completion of corpsman a school? I've read that all Air Force and Army medics are certified as per the curriculum but only corpsmen with specific assignments i.e. Fmf are. Can you please clarify? Thanks in advance.

[@sobingvlogs3103]

Yes right after a school you will be able to get it. You just need a couple of courses that are not hard to do after. You just have to go through it. So once you graduate a school take your test somewhere else and you would be certified.

[@anthonyjuric5996]

+Sobing Vlogs Ok, so then it is separate from the curriculum. Definitely something I would go after if it's just a little additional work. Thanks for the reply.

[@t2sballsackinrockstarsass231]

If you go on air Carrier do you get to travel a lot, could you become a doctor as a civilian from being a corpsman thanks

[@snmandarin7932]

HEY I'll have a physical next week. I really want to be a Pharmacy tech. But that beats me man. It said that there is no seat for me. do you have any idea about Pharmacy tech? By the way, can I put c school in my contract before i swear in? Thank you so much bro

[@sobingvlogs3103]

Sorry for the late response. You have to do a school first. Then c school/pharmacy tech in your case. No there isn't really a way to put that in your contract. I'm sorry.

[@aaronbruegger7917]

In your honest opinion how hard is it to get stationed on a ship like right out of schooling? and in general?

[@sobingvlogs3103]

aaron bruegger in all honesty, I really depends if there is a billet or an opening for ships. I know plenty of people who went on s ship out of a school, but that's because the Navy had open slots for them. Just make sure to put that as one of your choice if not the top.

[@aaronbruegger7917]

+Sobing Vlogs would you have a better chance of being on a ship as a general corpsman or like getting a job from c school? Or does it really matter when it comes to being stationed on a ship?

[@MG-bl5qo]

if you go into the navy to become a dentist . will you be sent out in combat ?

[@iamsuperperfect4605]

it's possible but unlikely, if your an IDC(HM1 or Higher) or if a war breaks out chances of combat deployment could increase.

[@MG-bl5qo]

James Wilson what if i dont want to be a dentist and i decide to become a doctor. do you know how all that goes ? i dont wana sign up and get a job im gona hate

[@dalanam9121]

I am interested in joining the Navy to become an hm. My ultimate goal is to become a registered nurse. I heard I could challenge the board to get my LVN, would I also be able to challenge the board to get my RN?

[@iamsuperperfect4605]

Hell No on the Challenge to RN, most girls think there's similarities for being a HM to an RN, there's no relation. HM at most will give you EMT certs but you'd still have to go to Nursing school when you get out. If RN is the goal do your 4yrs get out go to Nursing School for free.

[@francibeach5385]

I signed my contract as an HM. My recruiter is trying to get me to switch out . Should i switch?

[@sobingvlogs3103]

Franci Durham I wouldn’t. If you like the medical field, you should stay. So much perks in being in the medical field of the military.

[@JustinPauloSoloOld]

How is picking orders as a fleet returnee?

[@daltongriffin1406]

Hey man, So im in DEP currently for HM i leave july 02 next year for Great Lakes bootcamp, after my A school any advice for getting stationed in Japan even if I dont get it my first Duty station? how long before i can request for it again my dream is to end up at Yokosuka as an HM or any base close to Tokyo so i can explore a bit any advice for how to get there would be awesome!

[@ivannunez8795]

I’m a senior at the university of centra Florida, graduating in the fall, my main goal is to become a PA in the navy. Should I join in the corpsman for the clinical experience also the benefits? Or should I stay on the civilian route? I do want to work as a pa in the military.

[@albertocisneros1586]

Did you end up enlisting?

[@kidstormtv]

How likely is it for a HM to get stationed in VA ?

[@sobingvlogs3103]

There is always s great chance for any HM to get stationed at a hospital in VA. The reason being is because VA has one of the biggest hospitals and are always needing HMs, esp coming from A-School.

[@ivanbautista7982]

is FMTB volunteer? or do they just put you in it?

[@sobingvlogs3103]

Ivan Bautista it is both. But if the navy needs you, they you will be put into FMTB school.

[@metrometri8872]

So i have two and a half years of college. I have taken physio, anatomy, and pharmacology. Do you think it would be easy for me to be a HM or a pharmacy tech?

[@sobingvlogs3103]

Most definitely! You sound like you are in a making of a great corpsman.

[@quackzsd5889]

I know I am a little late, but I am in DEP for HM-ATF and plan to go for Dive Med Tech. Do you or anyone have any clue on how that works after Corpsman School? Like where do I go or anything like that or anything to do with orders?

[@joeling845]

What kind of work do you do on a ship as a corpsman?

[@ThaBigRick]

I'm waiting on my call for MEPS, I scored a 72 on my AFQT ASVAB, I want to pursue Fleet Marine Force but I also want to go to C-School. Is there a possibility to go thru C-School and then go to FMF training afterwards?

[@sobingvlogs3103]

Ricky Saldaña any c school can go through FMTB. Now on what specific c school goes more often, that I don't know. What were you looking at?

[@ThaBigRick]

Sobing Vlogs perhaps X-ray tech 1st then I want to go the medical battalion

[@sobingvlogs3103]

Ricky Saldaña hmmm I know that x ray techs deploy so hopefully that's something that you get once you graduate a school.

[@EzraB123]

Yes, most C-school gradates I've met go to FMTB en route to their first command. One of my instructors here, HMC Shaw, is an X-ray tech and did 2 tours in Iraq. If your male your first command will probably be a shore duty (one of the major naval hospitals) with FMTB en route. Learn your job, get experience, then when your up for orders 2 years later you have to go to sea duty, which can either be an operational Marine unit (infantry, airwing, logistics, etc.) or a ship. If you have the 8404 NEC you'll go with the Marines and you'll have a better say in where you go.

[@iamsuperperfect4605]

I want to be a Diving Med Tech, does 8493 NEC come up for C School. I hear they're severely undermanned at the moment.

[@ch5456]

HM-8401 SAR would be my dream job. Is it easy to get in A-School? (Reserves)

[@yomommaNyadaddy]

what does it mean "picking orders"?

[@sobingvlogs3103]

Rene - picking orders is when you choose where you want to go next after a-school. Or to your next duty station.

[@mmontero15]

Hi! Is the c school for lab tech still in fort sam? How long is it after a school?

[@caidensimpson7765]

how does picking your job work , ? do you enlist and ask for that job and if they don't got it you do soemthing else? And what if your a male but you don't want to go marines , I want to travel so could I ask to be on a ship?

[@sobingvlogs3103]

Caiden Simpson so before you go to boot camp, you will find out what job you will get. After boot camp, you go to A-School. After aschool, they will ask what you want to do. Either hospital, overseas, c school, etc. being male doesn't put you with the Marines. Depends on the opening they have.

[@caidensimpson7765]

Sobing Vlogs so do you get the job you pick or do they pick it for you ?

[@sobingvlogs3103]

Caiden Simpson you pick from what job is available for you before you go to bootcamp

[@LilHoss4k]

You remind me of Chubbyemu if he went to the military

[@kennguyen-ne4kj]

Is FMTB hard to get into or did most of the people who picked it received it ?

[@sobingvlogs3103]

It isn't hard but not all of my fitness who picked it got it. It gets easier after your first duty station though.

[@kennguyen-ne4kj]

+Sobing Vlogs Thank you so much I've been waiting for someone to post a video like this.Im going to enlist when I turn 18 and I wanted to say thank you because you helped me understand a lot about the Navy.I hope you have a great day and keep up the good work,These videos are amazing!

[@sobingvlogs3103]

+ken nguyen thanks. And best of luck. Hope to see you at the fleet or he hospital! Keep pushing and killin it! Rah!

[@Deimian676]

why do you have orders going FMF 8404 if you are in pharmacy

[@sobingvlogs3103]

+RobR because I am coining from my first command and I am not 8404 yet. And I chose to go 8404 so I can have dual NECs. It makes me forward deplorable. Something for people to think about.

[@omarbosquez9900]

isn't there an fmtb in Texas? can i just put fmtb texas when they ask?

[@sobingvlogs3103]

No he only two place FMTB would be in Camp Pendleton and Camp Lejeune. And you would have to go through a school first.

[@shakirasalcie5455]

What are my chances of receiving orders for FMTB as a female? Would being honor grad during A-school help my chances? Or does it just depend on the billets that are open at that specific time? This video was really helpful! Thank you :)

[@sobingvlogs3103]

your chances are a little less because they only send female corpsman to camp Lejeune for FMTB. But don't get your hopes up. Billets for those open up the same time. and being honor grad, as far as i know, doesn't really help. It depends on what you want. So i would recommend you put FMTB on the top of our list. And even put that you want to be attached with the marines. I know plenty of females recently who got orders for FMTB. keep your head up! PS, ill be posting videos on how to study for advancement. what do you think?

[@shakirasalcie5455]

That'll be great actually! I'm going in as an E1 since I'm straight out of high school. How about advancement during bootcamp? I'm willing to work for a spot, but if I'm not given orders for FMTB straight out of high school, is there anyway I can receive them while I'm at my duty station? FMTB is option A and an overseas billet is another option for me.

[@sobingvlogs3103]

oh don't count yourself short. you will do great. do good in bootcamp. pass all of your book test and physical test and you will get promoted one rank. get a position and another rank up. getting FMTB orders won't depend on how old you are, if you just graduated high school, or what rank you are so you don't have to worry about that. it's the availability of the billets. Overseas is nice as well, i can contest to that. you are gonna join the navy for a reason, heck, traveling is one of them. And lets just say you don't get it out of A-School, after two years at your first duty station, you can pick orders for FMTB. and you will actually be able to see what billets are open for you. (when do you ship to bootcamp?)

[@shakirasalcie5455]

The start guide and the Petty Officers at my recruiting station have been a huge help!! I've been studying like crazy lol. I leave mid August, so I don't have all the time in the world, but I'm looking forward to starting this new chapter in my life. Maybe we'll run into each other one day haha!

[@sobingvlogs3103]

it is a small navy. and smaller as corpsman. do great! keep posted on videos before you leave. I'm trying to help as much people as i can.

[@nataliastallings8674]

Can u pick to go to C school?

[@julieanncraig6894]

Is 8404 FMF open for females? Thanks god bless.

[@sobingvlogs3103]

Sorry for the late response, but yes they are available for females. More than welcome as well. Equal opportunity.

[@EzraB123]

No. Literally the first thing our instructors told us was that all the males are going and it's closed for females. You can still go, it's just rare.

[@jxmjolnir6322]

So im trying to shoot for 8404 FMF. And thats specifically what I want. Would that be hard to get right now? Cause Thats like my dream job and ultimate goal.

[@sobingvlogs3103]

It's not hard. There are always open spots for FMTB. I got mine and going through it right now. So sorry for the late response.

[@jxmjolnir6322]

huh ok. But would it be in my best interest to go to a school at fmtb if I get the choice, then?

[@sobingvlogs3103]

+J Mjolnir A-School for HMs is located at Fort Sam Houston in Texas. So there is no way you would be able to do it at the same place.

[@jxmjolnir6322]

Wait, youre right that was a dumb question. I wasnt thinking. Sam houston and then training at fmtb for 8404, correct?

[@sobingvlogs3103]

+JxMjolnir correct. So bootcamp to a-school to FMTB.

[@ejrhodv]

Quick question, I want to become a BioMed Tech. So during A-school i pick biomed tech and then after A-school i go straight to C-school to become a BioMed Tech, correct? Thank You in advance!!!

[@sobingvlogs3103]

The Official Pancakes I would like to say yes but unfortunately, bio med tech is usually given to Corpsman who have been in their first duty station and usually an E4 or above. But that would be correct for other C-Schools.

[@Mikeplaysdbd]

I want to become a medic but i worry that i am gonna b stuck on boat but i dont want too and can i live in paris?? And also i want to go into combat which should choose

[@hiramclark8008]

As a corpsman, do you get to pick what type of job you want. For instance you have pharmacy. say i wanted to do something like Physical therapy assistant, can i choose that or how does it work?

[@sobingvlogs3103]

Sorry for the late response. You can request where you want to work in the hospital but not some jobs. Some of them you would have to go through another school after a school. For physical therapy, there is a school for that one. Let me know if you have further questions. Good luck.

[@funkyjfk]

Is there an age limit for fmtb? I'm 29 and am wondering if that would be an option or if I would be sent straight to blue side.

[@EzraB123]

No. There is a guy in my class who is 36 and got orders to Camp Lejeune Naval Hospital with FMTB en route.

[@miguelarias6739]

Sobing Vlogs quick question brotha, so I tried out for a special program and wasn't successful, so i had to pick a new job, I picked HMDA. I am curious, Do I Get to go to A school and pick a different C school? or am I stuck with DA as a C school, and is there anyone I can talk to about changing that, I would like FMF or something like that....score high in A school, what can I do?

[@sobingvlogs3103]

Miguel Arias you do go to a school to become of course a corpsman after that dental has its own C school like you said and would be able to go to another C school after you archive your NEC. But that is usually hard to do. Especially with the manning of corpsman.

[@sobingvlogs3103]

Miguel Arias now if you want to go FMF have to go to FM TV school which I have seen multiple times dental text actually go to FMTV to become FMF so do not worry about not getting that you still are qualified to.

[@sobingvlogs3103]

Miguel Arias FMTB*

[@miguelarias6739]

So I just wanna make sure, I will go to basic A school, my C school is already set in stone Dental Assistant, from there do I need time in the rate to go to FMTB, how do I go about that, cause I would really like the field medic role if possible

[@Stupeflyer]

What are my chances of getting Japan or even on a carrier after A school?

[@sobingvlogs3103]

Ehh really depends if there are open billets for that hospital or the carrier that is stationed there.

[@EzraB123]

My class has about 60-70ish students and 14 got Japan. 17 in total got overseas, one Guam, one Italy, one Cuba, the rest are going to Japan. Going to Spain or Japan is very common. A carrier not so much.

[@YoMyKnee]

can u go to C schoool right after A school

[@michaelwalters1711]

Hawaii is not OVER SEAS!!! It’s part of the UNITED STATES! Over seas is Japan, Naples ect… SMMFH!

[@hexebarya7395]

Hi kabayan

[@msmrreckoning]

I'm going to be HM & my family keeps telling me im going to go to war if i do LMAO xD my question is, are you active? have you been deployed? How many HM's get called on to be deployed? If you know anything about it, it'd be much appreciated anyway much appreciation & love from another HM! currently i'm LSS (Submarine) but i'm changing into HM haha

[@sobingvlogs3103]

Not all corpsman go to war. Not even most do. I am active duty and have only been on shore duties. Not really the best idea but it's what I got. The only way someone would get deployed is if you go through FMTB. But as a regular corpsman, it's not high of a chance but still possible. Kick ass always!

[@msmrreckoning]

thank you! & much love 2 u

[@TheeILLroyJetson]

what is the benefits of C school

[@sobingvlogs3103]

You get to be certified on that specific job and could use that outside of the military. And it just gives you free schooling that you would have done outside the military.

[@biglouieg24]

Boot